Tile Roof Repairs in Lower Hutt

Concrete tile roofs are common on 1960s and 1970s Lower Hutt homes. We replace cracked tiles, rebed ridges and tell you honestly when a change to metal makes more sense than another round of patching.

Tile Roof Repairs on Lower Hutt roofs

On Lower Hutt roofs we often trace leaks to original flashings on 1950s and 1960s homes, where the sealant and fixings have simply reached the end of their life. On the eastern bays, salt sitting under laps and at the edges adds rust to the mix.

Concrete and clay tiles crack under foot traffic, falling branches and age, and the mortar that holds ridge tiles breaks down over time. A few broken tiles can let a surprising amount of water in.

That split matters on a roof. A valley home in Naenae or Taita usually needs fixings, flashings and coatings that will cope with age and rain. A bayside home in Eastbourne needs materials chosen for salt as well.

BRANZ notes that changing from tiles to metal needs the wind uplift and bracing on the new, lighter roof assessed. (BRANZ, Replacing a concrete or masonry tile roof)

What to look for

• Cracked or broken tiles after storms or roof work
• Slipped tiles leaving gaps in the roof
• Crumbling ridge mortar and loose ridge caps

Every job follows the same steps: we look at the roof, photograph what we find, send a written quote, then send photos of the finished work. More about tile Roof Repairs.

Where we work in Lower Hutt

Petone, Alicetown, Eastbourne, Days Bay, Wainuiomata, Naenae, Taita, Stokes Valley, Waterloo, Epuni, Belmont and Woburn. See everything we do in Lower Hutt.